St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Wimborne
URN: 113771 • Wimborne BH21 1BX
Overview
- Name
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Wimborne
- URN
- 113771
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth West (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St John's Hill, Wimborne BH21 1BX
Summary
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, located in Wimborne, serves children aged four to nine and is part of the Initio Learning Trust. Founded in 1877, the school maintains a strong connection with St John's Church and is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for learning. The school features five classrooms, a well-equipped learning centre, and extensive outdoor facilities, including a playground, playing field, and creative arts area.
The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values of love, friendship, and forgiveness, which guide its curriculum and daily interactions. St John's aims to foster independent, confident learners who respect themselves and others. The curriculum is designed to be stimulating and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of the community while promoting positive self-esteem and respect for human rights.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through tours and open communication, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. The school welcomes applications for admission at various times and is dedicated to supporting children and families throughout their educational journey.
The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values of love, friendship, and forgiveness, which guide its curriculum and daily interactions. St John's aims to foster independent, confident learners who respect themselves and others. The curriculum is designed to be stimulating and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of the community while promoting positive self-esteem and respect for human rights.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through tours and open communication, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. The school welcomes applications for admission at various times and is dedicated to supporting children and families throughout their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2009-07-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 150 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 150 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 150 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 150 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 150 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 150 |
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